Conor
McGregor is a bigger star than ever following his boxing foray
against Floyd
Mayweather on Saturday, and he has the celebrity following to
prove it.

“The Notorious” one impressed many observers in his first
professional boxing match by making it to the 10th frame — and
winning some rounds along the way — against one the sport’s
pound-for-pound greats. That effort drew praise and attention from
many prominent figures, and his willingness to venture outside his
craft has prompted a playful callout from decorated Olympic swimmer
Michael Phelps.

“All of this talk….should we race as well??” Phelps wrote on
Twitter while posting a photo of he and McGregor facing off in
swimming caps and goggles.

Phelps, who has 28 Olympic medals to his credit, recently had a
simulated race against a great white shark, so he isn’t completely
unfamiliar to unusual challenges. On Saturday, when Mayweather
stopped McGregor via TKO in the 10th round of their 154-pound bout
at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Phelps offered praise for both
men.